2026 KES to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.0608 CDF

YEARLY LOW

16.4784 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.6509 CDF

2026 KES to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 18.0608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 16.4784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5823 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5226 to the December average rate of 17.7813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.0608 was down 20.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.6228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 90,304 CDF

2025 Average 105,412 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 82,392 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,911.65 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.9280

17.4478

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KES to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.6509, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.6509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6509

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.4463 CDF (High: 17.9247 / Low: 16.4784). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2074 CDF (High: 17.8820 / Low: 17.6746).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4463

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 17.8879) against the same month in 2025 (average: 22.3867), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4988 (-20.10%).

2026 Avg (April) 17.8879

2025 Avg (April) 22.3867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.9755	16.6872	17.5226
February	17.9247	16.4784	17.4878
March	17.9054	16.7725	17.5671
April	18.0608	17.6787	17.8879
May	17.9636	17.5187	17.6589
June	17.8820	17.6746	17.7813